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What does it mean that God is the 'unknown God'?

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The 'unknown God' refers to the true God whom people may acknowledge but do not truly know or worship according to His truth.

In Acts 17, Paul identifies the 'unknown God' as the one true God worshipped in ignorance by the Athenians (Acts 17:23). This phrase captures the essence of many people's relationship with God; they may recognize His existence but fail to understand His character and His relationship with humanity. Paul's proclamation that he is there to declare this 'unknown God' emphasizes the uniqueness of the true God, who is not confined to human imaginations or false representations. The historical context reveals that while the Athenians were religious and even superstitious, their worship lacked the knowledge of the God who reveals Himself through creation and Scripture. This underscores the call for all to know God as He has made Himself known through Jesus Christ.
Scripture References: Acts 17:23, John 17:3

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